Claire Lewis
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER & FOUNDER
Claire Lewis, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design. During college, she interned with New York Times entertainment photographer Jack Vartoogian in New York City and worked as a Costume Production Assistant in Los Angeles. After graduation, Claire moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Costume Design in the film and television industry. There, she dressed actors such as Kevin Costner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Faye Dunaway.
Claire married a film and television producer and after working together on location in New Orleans, they chose to relocate to Louisiana to buy their first home. After exploring more than sixty-five properties, they discovered a turn-of-the-century home in Uptown and would eventually embark upon a major home redesign and renovation project. Claire drafted floor plans and coordinated with the contractor to manage the project and budget and order materials. The renovations encompassed adding a back porch, reconfiguring the upstairs to accommodate a new primary suite and laundry room, and moving load-bearing walls to create a guest suite and a more spacious hall bathroom, among many other enhancements.
In 2017, after 13 years of working in the film and television business, Claire transitioned to a career in Interior Design. Her work as a department head in a creative position of a multi-billion dollar industry trained her in design for mass audiences, budget management, and meeting crucial deadlines. Collaborating with Directors and other talent honed her ability to tailor her style to fit the needs of any client.
TESTIMONIALS
“Claire is my go-to designer especially when it comes to kitchens. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs direction and support pulling their style ideas together. She has an exceptional eye for detail and easily communicates the vision to the builder, which is very much needed in custom work. Claire listens to your goals and helps guide you through the finish line of home design!”
Mandy Simpson, Owner, NOLA BOARDS
“Working with Claire Lewis Designs was the best decision we made during our home building process. Not only is her style unmatched but her customer service is amazing. She went above and beyond on every ask and exceeded all of our expectations on timelines, thoughtfulness and attention to detail. She’s a pro and it’s because of her that our new house is stunning!”
Josh F.
“I actually think that Claire should be called a design communicator rather than just a designer because her attention to detail in her design and renderings is also equally important to her in the way she communicates with people, especially the builders. I especially like the way she always seems to be right in my head and is one step ahead of me when it comes to communicating the design to a client.
Daren Sumrow, Owner, New Orleans Woodworking